Senior Facilities Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-04
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Engineering
Oil & Gas, Environmental Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to join our oil and gas operations team. This role is responsibleforthedesign,operation,optimization,andintegrityofsurfacefacilitieswithastrongfocus on compression systems and gas plant operations. The successful candidate will also play a key role in integrating new field acquisitions — evaluating existing infrastructure, identifying improvement opportunities, and bringing assets up to company standards efficiently and safely.
Job Responsibilities Compression Systems- Monitorandoptimizecompressionperformance atmajorcompressionfacilities,booster stations, etc. (suction/discharge pressures, throughput, fuel gas, run times, equipment recommendations) to maximize production and minimize downtime.
- Developandoverseepreventivemaintenanceprograms atmajorcompressionfacilitiesas needed, coordinate with field operations and third-party vendors.
- Evaluatecompressionneedsfornewandexistingwells,preparehorsepowersizingstudies,and manage equipment procurement for large compressor designs and purchases.
- Manageday-to-dayoperationsandintegrityofgasprocessingandtreatingfacilities,including dehydration & amine treating facilities, NGL recovery and treating, and gas lift systems.
- Overseeproducedwaterhandling,fluidseparationequipment,tank batteries,and associated piping and instrumentation.
- Ensurefacilitiescomplywithapplicableregulatoryrequirementsandcompany safety/environmental standards.
- Coordinatewithoperations,HSE,andregulatorypersonneltomaintainpermitsandreporting compliance.
- Developandexecutecapitalandexpenseprojectsfromscopingthroughcommissioning, managing design/scope, schedule, and budget.
- Lead facilities duediligencefor prospective acquisitions —assess compression inventory, processingplantconditions,piping integrity,instrumentation,anddeferredmaintenance.
- Developdetailedexecutionplansforacquiredassets,includinggapanalyses,capital forecasting, and phased workover/upgrade schedules.
- Establishoperationalbaselinespost-closeanddriveassetstofullproductioncapabilityon schedule.
- Interfacewithseller'stechnicalteamsduringtransitionperiodstoensuresmoothknowledge transfer.
- Standardizefacilitiesequipment,documentation,andproceduresacrosslegacyandacquired assets.
- Reviewandapproveengineeringdrawings,P&IDs,equipment datasheets,andvendor documentation.
- Collaborate cross-functionallywithdrilling,completions,production,land,andfinanceteams.
- Maintainandimprovetechnicaldocumentation,operating procedures,andequipmentrecords in company systems.
- Bachelor’sdegreeinmechanical,Chemical,Petroleum,orrelated
Engineering discipline. - 7–10yearsoffacilitiesengineeringexperienceinoilandgasfieldoperations.
- Demonstratesexpertiseinvariouscompressionequipment(reciprocating,centrifugal,screw, etc.) — sizing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
- Hands-onexperiencewithgasplantoperations:dehydration,amine systems,NGLrecovery,or similar.
- Proficiencyinengineeringcalculations,P&ID interpretation,andprocesssimulationconcepts.
- Solidunderstandingofoilfieldsafetystandards,PSM,andenvironmentalregulations.
- Strongprojectmanagementskillswithdemonstratedabilitytodeliverprojectsontimeand within budget.
- Experience with
SCADA,RTU,andfieldinstrumentationsystems. - Familiaritywithregulatoryframeworks(EPA,OSHA,stateoilandgascommissions) relevant to assigned operating area.
- Workingknowledgeofgascontracts,midstream interfaces,andcommercialagreements.
Thispositionrequiresregulartraveltofieldlocations,includingremotesites.
Candidatesmustbeableto work outdoors invaryingweatherconditions, navigateactivewell sites,and occasionally work extended hours during acquisition integrations, turnarounds, or operational emergencies. A valid driver's license and ability to pass a pre-employment background/drug screen are required.
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